Academic Catalog

Advanced Education | Master of Science in Education: Elementary Education (K-6) Licensed Teachers

Program Summary and Degree Map

ELED (K-6) Certification Courses (Leads to K-6 licensure for candidates who hold an early childhood, middle or secondary license)1

Degree Requirements (36 hours)

Semester 1
TEEL 820Research Methods in Education (F, S, U)3
TEEL 860Advanced Classroom Management (F, S, U)3
TEEL 858Advanced Educational Foundations and Educational Psychology (F, S, U)3
Semester 2
TEEL 836Advanced Literacy for Primary Grades (F, S) 22
TEEL 842Advanced Mathematics for Primary Grades (F, S) 22
TEEL 837Curriculum Integration in the Elementary Grades (F, S) 32
TEEL 843Advanced Mathematics and Science for Intermediate Grades (F, S) 32
TEEL 878Field Experience III (F, S) 41
Semester 3
READ 853Advanced Science of Reading I (F, S) 23
TEEL 857Advanced Assessment and Interventions (F, S) 32
TEEL 859Advanced Diverse and Exceptional Learners (F, S, U)3
Semester 4
TEEL 868Elementary School Curriculum (F, S) 51
Problems in Education II 6
Total Hours27
1

Eligible for K-6 licensure through Kansas State Department of Education after successful completion of the 27 hours above.

2

1st 8 weeks.

3

2nd 8 weeks.

4

16 weeks. Minimum of 80 clock hours - placement arranged by FHSU.

5

Placement in a K-6 classroom, which can be the candidate’s current teaching assignment, if approved.

6

Students who use financial aid will take this course to meet the minimum hour requirement. This course is not required for program or licensure completion.

Eligible for K-6 licensure through Kansas State Department of Education after successful completion of the 27 hours above.

MSE Degree Completion Courses1

AEP 855Educational Leadership (F, S, U)3
AEP 858Data Analysis and Assessment (F, S, U)3
AEP 867Instructional Design and Assessment (F, S, U)3
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
Total Hours9
1

Students will be eligible for the MSE degree after successful completion of the 9 hours above and passing a comprehensive examination.

Elementary Education (K-6) Traditional Certification (Leads to K-6 licensure for candidates who do not have a teaching job in Kansas)

Degree Requirements (36 hours)

ELED (K-6) Certification Courses1

Semester 1
TEEL 820Research Methods in Education (F, S, U)3
TEEL 860Advanced Classroom Management (F, S, U)3
TEEL 858Advanced Educational Foundations and Educational Psychology (F, S, U)3
Semester 2
TEEL 836Advanced Literacy for Primary Grades (F, S) 22
TEEL 842Advanced Mathematics for Primary Grades (F, S) 22
TEEL 837Curriculum Integration in the Elementary Grades (F, S) 32
TEEL 843Advanced Mathematics and Science for Intermediate Grades (F, S) 32
TEEL 878Field Experience III (F, S) (minimum of 80 clock hours–placement arranged by FHSU) 41
Semester 3
READ 853Advanced Science of Reading I (F, S) 23
TEEL 857Advanced Assessment and Interventions (F, S) 32
TEEL 859Advanced Diverse and Exceptional Learners (F, S, U)3
Semester 4 5
TEEL 876Apprenticeship in Education II (F, S) 4,61
Problems in Education II (F, S) (up to 4 credit hours) 7
Total Hours27
1

Eligible for K-6 licensure through Kansas State Department of Education after successful completion of the 27 hours above.

2

1st 8 weeks.

3

2nd 8 weeks.

4

16 weeks.

5

Before enrolling in Semester 4, students must successfully pass the ELED Praxis Exams.

6

Placement in a K-6 classroom – this is an uncompensated, minimum of 40/hours/week requirement.

7

Students who use financial aid will take this course to meet the minimum hour
requirement. This course is not required for program or licensure completion.

MSE Degree Completion Courses1

AEP 855Educational Leadership (F, S, U)3
AEP 858Data Analysis and Assessment (F, S, U)3
AEP 867Instructional Design and Assessment (F, S, U)3
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
Total Hours9
1

Students will be eligible for the MSE degree after successful completion of the 9 hours above and passing a comprehensive examination.

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees1 require:

  • Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
  • A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
  • Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
  • Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.